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Rent NowLeica 50mm f/2 Summicron-R (3-Cam) Cine-Mod Prime Lens
Legendary Canadian Vintage Glass Cine-Modified to Canon EF by GIMMOD
The Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron-R (3-Cam) is a legendary, vintage optical masterpiece renowned for its distinct “Leica Glow,” rich micro-contrast, and organic, painterly rendering. This specific 3-Cam variant—proudly manufactured in Canada during Leica’s historic late production run—features a classic 55mm outer front diameter design.
A dream for independent filmmakers and indie cinematographers, this premium prime has been professionally converted and step-up optimized by the specialists at GIMMOD into a dedicated Cine Pro lens. Outfitted with a permanent, precision-seamless focus gear and a solid Canon EF bayonet conversion mount, it bridges the gap between classic German optical engineering and modern cinema workflows.
WELL-USED CONDITION & CINE-MOD PROFILE
This lens has been thoroughly inspected and altered specifically for rigorous cinema production. Please review the mechanical, optical, and modification breakdown below before purchase:
Professional GIMMOD Cine-Pro Modification: Fully converted from its native Leica-R configuration to a rock-solid, permanent Canon EF mount. It includes a premium, seamless follow-focus gear ring seamlessly integrated around the manual focus barrel for fluid tracking with standard cinema focus motors.
Optical Variant Haze Note: The internal optics exhibit a visible internal haze layers. During real-world sensor stress testing, this vintage character trait does not seem to negatively impact resolution or show up noticeably in everyday images, but it will introduce a beautiful, lowered-contrast blooming effect and organic halation when shooting directly into harsh backlighting or specular highlight sources.
Cosmetic Condition: The outer metal barrel shows heavy cosmetic field wear, paint thinning, and surface scuffs consistent with its well-used status on professional sets.
Mechanical Diagnostics: The focus throw is exceptionally smooth and fluid, allowing for precise focus pulls. The aperture selection ring functions perfectly.
Included Accessories: Ships with a protective Canon EF Rear Lens Cap. (Front cap not included).
Iconic Summicron Optics with Cinema-Ready Integration
The Fabled “Leica Character”: Offers a stunning, natural human-eye perspective on full-frame cinema sensors, rendering gorgeous, life-like skin tones, sharp central detail resolving power, and buttery smooth fall-off transitions.
Bright f/2.0 Maximum Aperture: Striking an elegant balance between low-light transmission and a compact profile, the fast f/2 manual diaphragm offers exceptional shallow depth-of-field control and a signature vintage bokeh pattern.
Seamless Follow-Focus Gear Ring: Outfitted with an industry-standard pitch focus gear ring installed directly over the mechanical tracking barrel, facilitating stutter-free, continuous focus adjustments when paired with manual or wireless electronic follow-focus rigs.
Native Canon EF Conversion Mount: Eliminates the wobble, play, and light leaks associated with cheap, temporary snap-on adapters. The GIMMOD custom back-plate ensures a rigid, perfectly aligned connection with any standard Canon EF mirrorless or DSLR system mount.
Technical Specifications
Lens System Classification: Vintage Cine-Modified Manual Focus Prime Lens
Original Optical Source: Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2 (3-Cam Series Architecture)
Modification Specialist Group: GIMMOD (Cine Pro Layout Configuration)
Native Converted Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount
Focal Length Proximity: 50mm Standard Prime
Maximum Aperture Profile: f/2.0
Minimum Operational Aperture: f/16
Focusing System Control: Mechanical Manual Focus with Integrated Seamless Focus Gear Ring
Optical Manufacturing Heritage: Made in Canada (Late Production Series Run)
Outer Lens Front Diameter Size: E55 (55mm Front Filter Rim Threading)
Optical Condition Profile: Well Used / Character Variant (Contains internal glass haze)
Included Handling Protection: 1x Canon EF Compatibility Rear Lens Cap
